Carver shooting at birthday party
Nicholas Meuse was indicted on murder and firearms-related charges by a Plymouth County grand jury in April 2026, following a January 24, 2026, shooting in Carver that killed Benjamin Cowart and Jalen Pina and injured two other men. As of April 2026: Meuse has pleaded not guilty to two counts of murder and multiple firearms charges, claiming self-defense, and is being held without bail. Prosecutors revealed a long-standing dispute between Meuse and another guest as a possible motive. Meuse reportedly called 911 himself after the incident, and all parties involved were known to each other.
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April 2026 — 1 developments
Nicholas Meuse was indicted on murder and firearms-related charges by a Plymouth County grand jury in April 2026.
Nicholas Meuse was indicted on murder and firearms-related charges by a Plymouth County grand jury in April 2026. The indictment follows a January 24, 2026, shooting that killed Benjamin Cowart and Jalen Pina and injured two other men.
March 2026 — 1 developments
Nicholas Meuse, 23, pleaded not guilty to two counts of murder and multiple firearms charges in conn…
Nicholas Meuse, 23, pleaded not guilty to two counts of murder and multiple firearms charges in connection with the January 25, 2026, shooting that killed Benjamin Cowart and Jalen Pina. He is being held without bail and claimed self-defense, though investigators reportedly found only one firearm at the scene. A probable cause hearing is scheduled for February 25, 2026.
January 2026 — 13 developments
A GoFundMe fundraiser for victim Jalen Pina has successfully surpassed its goal, with the community …
A GoFundMe fundraiser for victim Jalen Pina has successfully surpassed its goal, with the community remembering him as a kind 2023 Middleboro High School graduate passionate about rapping.
Nicholas Meuse pleaded not guilty to murder charges during his arraignment.
Nicholas Meuse pleaded not guilty to murder charges during his arraignment. It was also clarified that the two other individuals injured in the shooting sustained non-life-threatening injuries.
During Nicholas Meuse's arraignment on January 27, prosecutors revealed that a long-standing dispute between Meuse and another guest is a possible motive for the shooting.
During Nicholas Meuse's arraignment on January 27, prosecutors revealed that a long-standing dispute between Meuse and another guest is a possible motive for the shooting.
Suspect Nicholas Meuse reportedly called 911 himself after the shooting at the child's birthday party.
Suspect Nicholas Meuse reportedly called 911 himself after the shooting at the child's birthday party.
Nicholas Meuse was arraigned in Wareham District Court on January 27 on multiple charges, including two counts of murder, and was subsequently held without bail.
Nicholas Meuse was arraigned in Wareham District Court on January 27 on multiple charges, including two counts of murder, and was subsequently held without bail. This follows the fatal shooting at a child's birthday party that killed Benjamin Cowart and Jalen Pina.
Benjamin Cowart, one of the victims, is being remembered by the community, and a fundraiser has been created in his honor.
Benjamin Cowart, one of the victims, is being remembered by the community, and a fundraiser has been created in his honor.
Meuse is scheduled to be arraigned in Wareham District Court either today or tomorrow, depending on the weather.
Meuse is scheduled to be arraigned in Wareham District Court either today or tomorrow, depending on the weather.
Authorities stated that all parties involved were known to each other, indicating the shooting was not a random act.
Authorities stated that all parties involved were known to each other, indicating the shooting was not a random act.
Nicholas Meuse is charged with two counts each of Murder and Armed Assault with Intent to Murder, as well as multiple gun charges.
Nicholas Meuse is charged with two counts each of Murder and Armed Assault with Intent to Murder, as well as multiple gun charges.
Nicholas Meuse, 23, the suspected shooter, was apprehended near the scene and taken into custody.
Nicholas Meuse, 23, the suspected shooter, was apprehended near the scene and taken into custody.
A 28-year-old male was transported to Tufts Medical Center with non-life-threatening injuries, and a 32-year-old male was taken to South Shore Hospital for treatment.
A 28-year-old male was transported to Tufts Medical Center with non-life-threatening injuries, and a 32-year-old male was taken to South Shore Hospital for treatment.
Responding officers found four victims at the scene.
Responding officers found four victims at the scene. Benjamin Cowart, 27, was pronounced dead at the scene, and Jalen Pina, 20, died at Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital.
The shooting at the child's birthday party, which resulted in two fatalities and two injuries, occurred on January 24.
The shooting at the child's birthday party, which resulted in two fatalities and two injuries, occurred on January 24.